Working with DWG/DXF Files

The DXF/DWG Add-on is installed together with the Archicad package and is smoothly integrated in the Archicad user interface. It allows you to:

Open AutoCAD drawings as Projects or Library Parts

Merge AutoCAD drawings with your Project file

Place AutoCAD drawings as Drawings on Layouts or Model Views

Add AutoCAD drawings as external references (XREFs) to the Project

Import BLOCKs from an AutoCAD drawing and create Library Parts out of them

Save or Publish your Floor Plans, Sections/Elevations, Detail Drawings and 3D Views in AutoCAD formats

Save your Layouts in AutoCAD formats.

Use or edit Translators to make it easier to apply a customized set of conversion rules.

For details on Translator settings, see DXF/DWG Translation Setup.

Opening DWG/DXF Files

Saving DWG/DXF Files

Merge DXF-DWG

Working with XREFs